Nature-based Solutions Manager

Consortium; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LGBT Jobs in the Trent catchment is seeking a passionate professional to plan and deliver projects that enhance natural flood management and river restoration. The role emphasizes strategic planning, collaboration and effective project delivery to improve river health and wildlife habitats.

You will work with senior leaders, manage diverse projects, and engage communities and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and lasting impact in the catchment.

Qualifications

• Experience in river restoration and geomorphology (≤140 chars)
• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement (≤140 chars)
• Ability to line-manage senior officers (≤140 chars)
• Knowledge of natural flood management and catchment planning (≤140 chars)

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver projects that enhance natural flood management and river restoration in the Trent catchment.
• Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders to support project outcomes.
• Work closely with the Head of River Restorations and Head of Landscapes and Partnerships.
• Line-manage senior officers, specialists and project officers across projects.
• Contribute to raising awareness of river and catchment health among stakeholders and the public.

Skills

River restoration

Geomorphology

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

GIS

Flood modelling

Job description

Focus on natural flood management and river restoration

Requires experience in river restoration and geomorphology

Opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders

Competitive salary and benefits

Based in the Trent catchment

We're looking for a passionate and knowledgeable individual to help us plan and deliver projects that enhance natural flood management and river restoration in the Trent catchment.

If you thrive on strategic planning, collaboration and project management, we'd love to hear from you.

The role offers a unique opportunity to develop and deliver impactful projects across the Trent Catchment, aimed at protecting and improving the health of the rivers and the species that rely on them.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, experienced in project delivery and confident engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders. They will work closely with our Head of River Restorations and Head of Landscapes and Partnerships, taking on the management and delivery of a variety of projects. Ideally, they will have a track record and thorough understanding of one or more of the following disciplines:

• River restoration and geomorphology
• Flood modelling and flood risk management
• Water quality and monitoring
• Land management and agriculture

They will line manage senior officers, specialists and project officers working across our range of projects.

The role is primarily one of project management, but there is opportunity to use any relevant technical expertise and knowledge to help scope and develop new projects, as well as contribute to a raised awareness of issues affecting the health of rivers and their catchments amongst stakeholders and members of the public.